The captain is a woman

lace in their care. Initially resistant to seeking medical help, Rosalie's

e time, Ariel would incessantly pester Alexander, much to her annoyance. Unfortunately for

e to reclaim what was rightfully hers. A week after her disappearance, she had been declared dead, leaving C

d by Rosalie, King, and Ariel, stepped out. Ariel clung to Alexander's shoulder like a magnet, unwilling to let go. L

as pale as a ghost u

dead?" he questioned, dis

e," she replied with

esence known to Caden, who had

she said firmly. "Did you attempt

nterfere in the affairs of the ship?" Cad

ter echoing through the room. "I

n repeated, his voice

edged their hearts to one another. Were you not aware?

our grand plans of conquering the ship, des

s fury igniting like a wildfi

udely interrupted. "No, you listen here, cave man

es from behind, while Alexander strug

o the heavens that our children were not engaged before you embarked on your r

eat itself, the gates of hell would eagerly welcome your soul,"

d his shaken state. He searched for the perfect retort, but Rosalie's reputati

ension. "Is that you, Alex?" he cal

elieved to see that you are still among the living,

breath, her voice laced with bitterness. "You

on to Rosalie. He extended his hand in greeting. "It

ion," Rosalie announced, leaving Lucas's hand

"Inform your brother of my words, and do not forg

shall be chosen," she declared, twirling around in a w

. Don't worry, I'll foot the bill," she said, flashing a mischiev

s go," she urged, her v

ard too," Ariel pouted

's silliness as she forcefully pulled her away. Ariel blew on

ing presence silenced him. Lucas walked away without uttering a word, and Caden followed closely behind. Alexander could

t take place, there was no way around it. Ariel could barely control herself when they were togethe

under this scorching sun?" King's h

anners," she apologized, leadi

or," Alexander declared the moment she notic

ompetition. "How about we settle this with a little challenge," he sugge

plied, "Bring it on." She had been it

s. Bets were being placed, and Alexander, known for her mischievous ways, w

ance, she managed to regain her stance and threw another punch at his face. Instead of ducking, he grabbed her arm and at

naged to tear her off him, his hands still gripping her waist as he lowered her

" he asked, his voice trailing

her fist colliding with his jaw not only silenced

lexander decl

erupted in

! Captain!" they